I Tried It: The Temptu At-Home Airbrush Makeup System

I'm guessing by now you guys have seen/heard of the Temptu airbrush makeup system. Well I've finally gotten around to testing this intriguing lil' bugger out for you.

This sleek little machine plugs into a wall outlet and lets you finely airbrush on not only foundation but blush, highlighter and even temporary tattoos.

As an admitted foundation-phobe, I was prepared to not love the Temptu, but I still felt it was my beauty-blogger duty to see if this gadget was something our more makeup-savvy readers would be interested in. I first aimed the little hose at my chin, which is currently speckled with faint acne scars. Instead of the makeup spraying on too thick (my fear), I was underwhelmed. It seemed like no foundation was even coming out, just a tiny stream of air. Then I noticed the pink scars disappearing, almost as if just fading back into my skin. The foundation mist went on so fine, I literally could not see it until the flaws disappeared. Seriously impressive. I can totally see investing in one of these before a wedding, instead of paying serious $ for a makeup artist--it takes the guesswork (and brushwork!) out of getting perfect skin.

The coverage also really lasted, as compared to other foundations and concealers I have worn. That said, determining whether this stay-put formula makes me break out will take a bit more testing.

The Temptu machine costs $225, and makeup "pods" $30 to $55 each (I can't tell you yet exactly how long one lasts, but I'd guess quite a while, judging by how finely the mist sprays on.)

How many of you be interested in trying out the Temptu airbrush makeup machine? Have any of you gotten to use one yet, or do any of you actually own one? Got questions about the Temptu you'd like me to answer?